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Systematic name | 1,4-dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene |
Chemical formula | C15H18 |
Molecular mass | 198.31 g/mol |
Density | 0.976 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 31-33 °C |
Boiling point | 153 °C (7 mm Hg) |
CAS number | [489-84-9] |
SMILES | Template:SMILES |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Guaiazulene, also azulon or 1,4-dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene, is a dark blue crystalline hydrocarbon and a derivative of azulene. Specifically, it is a bicyclic sesquiterpene that occurs naturally as a constituent of some essential oils, mainly oil of guaiac and chamomile oil, which also serve as its commercial sources. Various soft corals also contain guaiazulene as a principal pigment.
Guaiazulene is an FDA-approved cosmetic color additive. It is also a common component of cosmetics like shampoos or skin care products with other skin soothing compounds such as allantoin.
Guaiazulene has applications as an anti-ulcer drug, and can be also used as a volatile dye with a known evaporation rate to indicate end of use of various products (such as insecticide strips.)